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Finacea Gel for Rosacea and Redness?
Finacea Gel recommended for skin problems like rosacea and redness?
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Recommend finacea for Rosacea
Azelaic acid is one of the more fascinating drugs in dermatology. It is a dicarboxylic acid, (two carbon-oxygen groups) which is interestingly produced by the same yeast organism ( Malassezia Furfur) that causes "sun spots", the all too common Tinea Versicolor. It can be found in wheat, rye, and barley.
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Finacea works well for rosacea breakouts
Finacea is one of my favorite prescriptions. It works really well for rosacea pimple-type breakouts. It will not help redness at all. Some patients can't tolerate it because it can be irritating.
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Finacea Gel
Most of my patients that have Rosacea do very well with Finacea gel. This is a prescription product that contains azelaic acid, which significantly reduces redness and bumps.
As this is a prescription medication, you will need to see your doctor for an evaluation to find out if it is right for you.
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